2025 EQUINE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Dates are still being decided, but J.Klein Photos will be hosting an Equine Photography workshop as well as a separate Horse & Rider Photography workshop in the Spring and early Summer of 2025, located in the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area. Sign up for our emails at the bottom of this page, if you would like to be notified first when the workshop details are released!
PRIVATE MENTORSHIPS
Whether you just bought a camera, are looking for ways to improve your photography or editing techniques, or want to be included in on my secrets to building a successful photography business, this is the place to be! Mentorships are are structured for Equine and Canine Photography and are customized for your individual needs and interests. All in person mentorships will take place in the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area, and can include models with horses or dogs, geared toward your photography goals.
FULL DAY $2195
This full day mentorship includes 7-8 hours of a 1:1 mentorship with Jesse. We will photograph 2-3 models, at sunrise or sunset, catered to your photography goals, & dive into details of camera equipment & settings, lighting, posing, & location perks.
We will spend time reviewing the images, learning Jesse’s editing techniques, & personal work flow process. In addition, we can dedicate time to critiquing your portfolio & website, learn about client management, contacts, & prep guides, as well as pricing, & fine art sales techniques.
Best for intermediate or advanced photographers who are visiting from outside of Michigan, who can absorb a lot of information quickly!
In Person $975
The in person mentorship includes a 1 hour styled shoot with a model catered to your photography goals, & two hours of reviewing your images & learning editing techniques.
This mentorship provides a unique opportunity to have Jesse mentoring you in the moment as you photograph with a model, learning about camera settings, lighting, posing, & location perks, as well as learning about Jesse’s editing techniques & personal work flow process.
Best for photographers who want to book multiple in person mentorships throughout the year!
Virtual $299
A one hour mentorship is most popular for photographers outside of Michigan, and is completed by video chat. This mentorship is structured to your personal goals and specific questions, available to include, but not limited to, camera equipment and settings, editing and post production process, or business and marketing.
Best for photographers who want guidance in business practices or editing techniques through the year!
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Additional Goodies!
All downloads are available for 24 hours following purchase. Please plan accordingly and save your files in a secure place.
Learn my step by step process of how I edit a black background and white background equine portrait, using Adobe Photoshop 26.0.0.
During this 1HR 20MIN tutorial I walk you through my exact process, from selecting a raw file to transforming it into a completed black background AND white background file that is ready to print as fine art. This video includes details on…
Using Adobe Camera Raw & Photoshop
Lighting
Color Correction
Masking
Use of Layers
Removing Halters
Editing Eyes
Re-brushing Hair & Whiskers using J.Klein Photos Photoshop Brush Set
Removing Additional Blemishes (dirt, sweat, etc.)
File Adjustments for a Black Background vs a White Background
Photoshop Brushes are not included in this tutorial. Does not include education on full body edits or floor replacements. Purchase will include a PDF download with instructions and a link to your download!
Learn my step by step process of how I use my black background floor replacement files in Adobe Photoshop 26.0.0. This 10 minute tutorial explains the use of layers, customizing the floor replacement files to match the depth of field and lighting in your image, as well as how to use the hoof and leg brushes to recreate realistic shadows.
Floor Replacement files and Photoshop Brushes are not included in this tutorial.
Download will only be available for 24 hours following purchase, so please save this tutorial video accordingly.
36 Photoshop brushes, designed for Equine & Canine Photographers who are looking to take their detailed work to the next level - while speeding up their editing time! Brushes include a variety of textures for mane, forelock, tail, whiskers, eye lashes, and body hair /fur, as well as realistic hoof and leg shadows for floor replacements. All can be used as brush tips or clone stamps.
File downloads as an ABR file.
Enjoy an assortment of black background floor replacements, ready to elevate your image with a clean floor and cut down on your editing time!
Variety of 20 jpeg files, sizes 5400x 4500 pixels and 300DPI.
If assistance is needed to learn how to utilize these files to their full potential, I recommend also purchasing the Equine Portrait, Floor Replacement Tutorial for Photoshop, which is a step by step, 10 minute video of how I replace floors and backgrounds!
The “Naked Halter” is a thin photography halter that helps photographers pose horses, and is thin enough to be removed easily in photoshop to achieve the “Naked” look and feel to your images! I have used this halter successfully on drafts, foals, donkeys, and horses of all disciplines for standing or walking portraits. Available in 7’ and 10' lengths, 1/4” width.
Learn how to successfully pose horses using all natural lighting, to create fine art Equine Portraits. Included in the guide are detailed instructions for natural lighting requirements, exact hoof placements and prompts to capture 20+ poses and detailed photographs, and proven tips and tricks to create a seamless and enjoyable experience for your clients.
Learn my go-to poses with horses and riders! Included in the guide are proven tips and tricks, detailed instructions, example photos, and my exact prompts, to capture a variety of poses to create a seamless and enjoyable experience for your clients.
Gift Cards can be used toward booking or upgrading photoshoot packages, fine art prints and printed products, or photography mentorships with J.Klein Photos.
